Beginners Guide to Hydroponics
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im also gonna be trying hydro here pretty soon
Capt. Cook
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I'm starting my first (40) gal. Ebb & Flow soon. Before I add FloraNova to my res. may I add hard water treatment first? How do I treat the water. and boy...I bet chemicals co$t plenty of $$$ I also think dirt is more forgiving.
LilSteve47
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regarding "pure water" I have a water purification system installed in my house with a separate faucet in the kitchen for drinking water, would this water be Ok?
Tiger Lilly
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Thank you for the information I was looking for it everywhere. We're using an aeroponics machine, so gonna try some of the nutrients to see if we can cut down on rooting time. Blessed be.
Great post. I have long bought the ed rosenthal book back in hs but never had the money to start harvesting. Now I have a little cash and a decent size closet So I am thinking of either starting a soil grow or the bubble ponics, not completely sure yet. I think once i am ready to go further with either i will keep a journal take pics and ask for recommendations before spending money.
TheRoach
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Is it crucial to keep track of PH levels?
A PH meter is expensive here (Costa Rica) and I guess I can do fine if I change the reservoir water once every 10 days?
Am I wrong?
A PH meter is expensive here (Costa Rica) and I guess I can do fine if I change the reservoir water once every 10 days?
Am I wrong?
LilSteve47
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I don't grow Hydro, but what I do know is that sometimes incorrect PH levels will cause "brown Algae" which will ruin your plants. At the very least you can use litmus paper to get a rough idea of the PH......Good luck
TheRoach
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Thxs bro
I need help fast. My plants are 5 weeks flowering in an ebb and gro with a 400watt hps. I found out that I had too much nitrogen and the bud leaves started to curl up. I instantly changed my reservoir to straight ph adjusted water and have been doing this for about 4 or 5 days and I have seen any improvements yet. Can anyone please help me ???? How can I fix this or how long will it take to clear up???? Pics attached...
My question involves feeding/watering schedules.
I have a home made ebb and flow (flood and drain) system that I have on a six hour schedule (every six hours the tray floods then drains) for fifteen minutes. I just read in the High Times Master Growers Guide that it should be two daily watering of one to two minutes apiece.
Any suggestions?
I have a home made ebb and flow (flood and drain) system that I have on a six hour schedule (every six hours the tray floods then drains) for fifteen minutes. I just read in the High Times Master Growers Guide that it should be two daily watering of one to two minutes apiece.
Any suggestions?
TheRoach
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Thanks for the advice bro, I ordered a ph meter and received it a week ago, girls are doing much better now.
Prop19
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Nice advice!
EC stands for Electrical Conductivity.I although have not figured it out, I do know there are meters that can measure it, I'm n ot sure how it actually works in regards to a plants heat. I'll "Google" it tonight let you know if you find out the skinny PM me.
Happy Growing Bra'
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